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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1925

Page

4

Caillaux Returns to Paris as Likely Finance Minister

Joseph Caillaux arrived in Paris amid triumph, signaling a probable return to power as France's finance minister. Reports say he will push a hard taxation regime, reject capital levy and forced loans, and demand rigorous economy, with a full cabinet to be announced soon.

Universal Service Paris Joseph Caillaux France Toulouse Caillaux Department of Sarthe Chamber of Deputies Poiniere Premier Painiere Pairleve Seiad

New York Architect to See Mexican Style

Mexican architecture to be showcased at the International Convention of City Planners in New York from April 20 to 25. Carlos Obregon Santacilla and Jose Cuevas will represent the Mexican Architectural Society at the 58th annual convention of the American Institute of Architects, noting progress despite low remuneration.

New York Carlos Obregon Santacilla Santacilla St. Anthony Hotel New Jose Cuevas Bernardo Calderon Mexican Architectural Society Santacila Mexico

Juries Give Lenient Sentences in Fourth District Court

Leniency swayed juries in the Twenty four District court Wednesday afternoon. Two youths received suspended sentences. A man tried on a murder charge for the death of Elutario Leyva was given a light sentence on a manslaughter conviction after a three hour jury deliberation. Walter EB. Martin, charged with stealing an automobile truck, got a two year suspended term. Martin and another youth were tracked near El Paso last summer and the truck recovered. Fim Mendoza faced an attempted burglary charge and received a suspended sentence. Felipe Lawrence, convicted of manslaughter in Leyva’s death, was given five years.

Ninety-fourth District Margiaughter Walter EB. Martin Phil Sheok Martin el Paso Sott Fim

British envoy S under special guard departs New York

April 16 report says Alanon B. Houghton newly appointed ambassador to the Court of St James sailed aboard the George Washington escorted by detectives. Guards maintained special attention around the ship inspecting mail and packages amid unusual precautions on the voyage.

New York Alanon B. Houghton Court of St. James George Washington Stremrt i BR Chedey Ena' Awremadors

Navy Airmen Use Carbon Lamp to Start Seaplane Engines

Universal Service dispatch from Washington reports that aviators aboard the battleship Maryland faced multiple start challenges for seaplane engines. To ignite the motors, a carbon lamp and a dryer were arranged beside each magneto to heat the spark plugs, showcasing resourceful maintenance during operations.

Universal Service Washington Maryland Navy Puree of

Van Riper Resigns Police Relief Fund President Post

Albert C. Van Riper resigned as president of the San Antonio Police Relief Fund Association after serving two and a half years. The board accepted his resignation at a Wednesday meeting and a successor has not yet been chosen, with Police Chief Miller considered likely for the post.

Albert C. van Riper San Antonio Police Relief Fund Association van Riper Association Relief Association Police Miller

Allenthu Rheumatism Remedy Promoted After Trials

An advertisement tells how James H. Allen of 26 Forbes Street Rochester N Y suffered years with rheumatism. He concluded that uric acid deposits must be dissolved and expelled to cure the ailment and created a remedy named Allenthu to quickly banish signs and symptoms from the body.

James H. Allen Forbes St. Rochester

Looter alarm at Grayburg Oil Station ends as manager confesses

An anxious report of looting at Grayburg Oil Company’s safe prompted police to rush to a West Commerce and Smith streets filling station last night. Officers found two cars loaded, but the man involved was the station manager who admitted he opened the safe to work on the books.

Grayburg Oil, Company West Commerce Smith Streets

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Health

An old newspaper advert warns that back pain signals kidney trouble and promotes Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York as a proven remedy. It urges readers to buy regular bottles at drug stores and to request a sample by sending ten cents and a self addressed envelope. It touts thousands of grateful letters and urges mentioning the paper when writing.

Nature Dr. Swamp-Root Binghamton, N. X Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, X La-Mar la Mar la Mar Laboratories Perry-Psyne Bidg Ceveland Ohio H. L. Wagner Drug Co

Summer Union Garments at Bargain Prices

Athena Summer Unions offered in summer weight fabric. Bodice and built up shoulders with loose and tight knee styles in pink and white, sizes 34 to 44. Prices listed as $1.50 and $1.75, with $1.19 sale tag on selected items. Fourth Floor.

New Summer Furs by the Yard at Pearl Lapan

A fur dealer lists various summer furs with per yard prices including White De Luxe 1 inch Chinchilla De Luxe and 3 inch Castor Thibetine. Prices range from three dollars to twenty dollars per yard, with items such as Blue Fox and Lynx Summer Thibetine and Erminette options noted on the first floor.

Retehed A Co

Photo Frames Styled in Gold Leaf and Silver Finish

Attractive swinging photo frames offered in gold leaf and silver finishes. Sizes range from 6x to 10x12 inches. Sets priced at 1.25 and 1.50 dollars.

New French Pantie Sets From Kayser Paris Snows

Kayser unveils new French pantie sets featuring Italian silk blends in luminous shades. Some sets include hand painted or richly embroidered details. The set includes vest and pantie, designed to be stylish and comfortable.

Paris

New Kayser Gowns Priced at 6 95

Beautiful Italian silk gowns by Kayser in new shades shrimp cyli­cament honey dew pink and maize. Priced six ninety five. Fourth floor Toor.

Kayser

The Smartness of Your Frock Ad with New Brassiere

A blistering ad touts a new brassiere styled garment that promises freedom of motion and seamless silhouette. Priced from 15 to 22 50 dollars, the product pledges to shape the figure without revealable undergarment.

Neckwear Department Specials Offer Lace Collars and Cuff Sets

Specials from the neckwear department feature Georgette ruching in tan gray and white with borders and stitchings, 27 to 32 inch widths at $1.25 per yard. Circular collar banding in ecru net with filet, Irish lace collars and cuff sets in Peter Pan or Buster Brown styles, in fine ecru lace or white linen. Venice laces priced at $3.50, first floor.

Georgette Venice

Scarfs in Lovely Colorings and Silk Scarves

Silk scarfs offered in attractive Roman stripe effects and heavy crepe de chine options. Items include 72 inch long and 20 inch wide scarfs with various color combinations and a silk tamnge priced around $4.95. Store location noted as First Floor in the hotel display.

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Special Showing of Wash Hats for Boys

Special showing features Jackie Coogan and Bobby Lee wash hats with smart styles and glossy poplin materials. Plain tan brown blue white and clover patterns offered in sizes 6% to 7, priced 50 cents to 1.95 dollars. CRoya! Dept. First per)

Jackie Coogan Bobby Lee

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